Meaning of 锅
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- pot; pan; wok; cauldron
- pot-shaped thing
Measure word: 口,隻|只
How to use 锅
锅 is the everyday word for any cooking pot, pan, or wok, and it appears in many kitchen words like 火锅 (huǒguō) hotpot and 平底锅 (píngdǐguō) frying pan. It also works as a measure word for a potful of food. Example: 锅里还有米饭。(Guō lǐ hái yǒu mǐfàn.) There is still rice in the pot.
The left side 钅 is the metal radical, and the right side 呙 gives the sound. Picture a metal pot sitting on the stove, and you have 锅 (guō).
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 锅 (guō) with 过 (guò) or 国 (guó) because they sound similar, so pay attention to the first tone. In writing, do not replace the metal radical 钅 with 木 or 火, even though pots relate to cooking and fire.
锅 in example sentences
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锅 guō · pot · 12 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 锅.
Questions about 锅
What does 锅 mean?
锅 (guō) means "pot; pan; wok; cauldron; pot-shaped thing" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 锅?
锅 is made of 1 character: 锅 (12 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 锅 an HSK word?
Yes. 锅 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 锅 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 锅 is written 鍋.
What does 背黑锅 mean?
背黑锅 (bēihēiguō) literally means to carry a black pot on your back. It means to take the blame for something you did not do, like being a scapegoat.
Why does 火锅 also mean a block in basketball?
In basketball slang, 火锅 (huǒguō) means a blocked shot, often said as 盖火锅 (gài huǒguō), like putting a lid on the pot. The sound is also close to the English word cap. In a sports context, read it as a block, not a meal.